Michael Christopher McMinn
also known as Michael McMinn
About Michael
Biography
Selected by America's Top 100 Attorneys as a Lifetime Achievement Receiptement. Michael McMinn is the owner and managing attorney of The McMinn Employment Law Firm. Michael is an experienced labor and employment litigation attorney with over 15 years of litigation experience. Michael has devoted his entire practice to the area of employment law including litigation of wrongful termination claims; Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") violations; all forms of employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA") on the basis of race, sexual harassment, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, and retaliation.
Michael McMinn has gained significant trial and litigation experience, working with a national, well-known insurance carrier. He has tried numerous cases to verdict in the State and Federal Court. Within his scope of practice, Michael has litigated claims in a variety of courts, in the State of New York and Connecticut, and both State and Federal. Michal has also frequently litigates in agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO); the Connecticut Department of Labor; and both the federal and state courts.
Michael graduated at the top of his class, cum laude from Southern Connecticut State University in 2001, and also finished in the top 10% of his class from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2004. Michael is licensed to practice law in the State of Connecticut and New York, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut; the District Court for the Southern District of New York; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Michael has achieved the Client’s Choice Award for 2018 by Avvo, as well as a rating of “Top Attorney.” He has been acknowledged as “Lead Counsel Rated” in Labor and Employment Law and "10 Best" Labor and Employment Law Firm Award for Client Satisfaction in 2019 by the American Institute of Legal Counsel. Michael is also a member of the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association and the Fairfield County Bar Association, Employment Committee.
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Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 13 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 21 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
The McMinn Employment Law Firm, LLC
1000 Lafayette Blvd. Suite 1100, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
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Michael Christopher McMinn's Reviews
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41 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Wrongful Termination
Posted by anonymous | October 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Left me hanging
I hired McMinn to represent me in a wrongful termination case against my Former Employer Gartner. In the middle of the case, he decided to drop me as a client. No other lawyer wants to pick up the crumbs he has left. I have no choice but to be a pro se litigant. Beware of his ability to walk away and...
Posted by Steven | November 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Could Not Ask For Someone Better
From the very first time I spoke with Attorney McMinn, I knew he was the person who could help me. I was facing one of the most difficult situations in my life, being unfairly terminated from my job. Attorney McMinn listened to my concerns and assured me he could help. He went right to work, standin...
Posted by Lizette | October 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Superb Customer Service and Results
Michael was the consummate professional. He represented me in a wrongful termination case in which my employer retaliated against me for making a work complaint. Michael is incredibly knowledgeable of the law. He patiently guided me through the legal process and delivered solid advice. He was ext...
Posted by Tiffanie | June 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
AWESOME!
My experience with att. McMinn was beyond satisfactory. I am a very nervous and panicky person already nevermind facing wrongful termination in an at will state. He was patient , informative and efficient.
Posted by Kristin | January 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination
Diligent, responsive, and honest attorney.
After a stressful and life changing wrongful termination, I felt very angry and helpless under my new circumstances. I knew that what happened to me was wrong, and I knew that I wanted to take legal action against my former employer, but I had no idea where to begin. There are no words to describe ...
Michael Christopher McMinn's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael is a highly zealous advocate and is well-respected within the legal community. I would confidently entrust my clients who have labor issues to Michael. I highly recommend his services."
"Attorney McMinn and I had an employment discrimination case. I represented the plaintiff in a criminal matter and Attorney McMinn had her in the employment discrimination matter. He obtained an excellent result for the client, and I was impressed with the quality of his legal work. I would recommend him without hesitation."
"I have known Attorney McMinn since law school and we have been on opposing sides on several occasions. He has shown himself to be knowledgeable and scrupulous. He is a worthy adversary and commands respect among members of the bar."
"I endorse this Michael. He ably represent an employee in a contentious severance negotiations and achieved an excellent result for his employee."
"Mike and I were opposing counsel on a case a while back. I was impressed with his ability to represent his clients zealously, while at the same time displaying professional courtesy and remaining reasonable so that we could resolve the matter."
"I gladly endorse Michael. We worked on somewhat opposite sides of a bankruptcy matter and Michael struck the perfect balance of zealous advocacy and professional courtesy that is the hallmark of a fine lawyer. I hope we can work together sometime down the road."
"I've known Michael since 2001 when we met in law school. He's a solid guy and is an excellent employment law attorney. I highly recommend him."
"Mike is an excellent attorney. His attention to detail and compassion when dealing with clients is unmatched."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a wonderful lawyer and an even better person. All of the clients that I've referred to him have raved about his legal ability and his compassion and caring about their cases.Can't recommend him highly enough!"
"Michael is fantastic, he knows the Connecticut Practice Book like the back of his hand, I cannot say enough about him."
"Attorney McMinn is a outstanding attorney. He is intelligent, passionate, and represents his clients zealously. He has a wealth of employment law experience and I refer every Connecticut client with employment-related issues I have to Attorney McMinn, and he has represented them with great results."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Lead Counsel Verification in Labor and Employment, Lead Counsel
2021
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2021
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2021
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2019
Member, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2019
Leading Employment and Labor Attorney of the Year, Connecticut, Acquisition International
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2001
Superior Classroom Performance - Torts, Quinnipiac University School of Law
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, The McMinn Employment Law Firm, LLC
2014 - 2019
Attorney, Axelrod & Associates, LLC
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Keidel, Weldon & Cunningham, LLP
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Law Office of Loccisano, Turret & Rosenbaum
2007 - 2012
Attorney, Law Offices of Frank N. Peluso, P.C.
Associations
2018 - Present
Fairfield County Bar Association, Employment Law CommitteeMember
2015 - Present
Second Circuit Court of AppealsAttorney
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ConnecticutAttorney
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Education
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2020
2019
Languages
English
Activity
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